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Karen Olsen “Carrie” Nilsrud Enger

Birth	:	26 Oct 1860 Grue kommune, Hedmark fylke, Norway
Death	:	10 Mar 1938 Norway, Dickey County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Norwegian Cemetery, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.1533012, -98.2257996
Description	:	According to Alison Andrus, who posted the photos of Ole, Karen and their family, her parents were Ole Halvorsen Nilsrud & Oleane Christoffersdatter. Her father was the son of Halvor Nelsen. Her mother was born in 1828 and was the daughter of Christoffer Sorensen and Anne Olsdatter. Alison found this info. in the baptism and marriage records for Norway at Familysearch.org. Karen had a sister Hannah (Nilsrud) Nelson, memorial 59483865. Another sister was Agnethe "Nettie" (Nilsrud) Olson Stephenson at 69949065. ... Read More	According to Alison Andrus, who posted the photos of Ole, Karen and their family, her parents were Ole Halvorsen Nilsrud & Oleane Christoffersdatter. Her father was the son of Halvor Nelsen. Her mother was born in 1828 and was the daughter of Christoffer Sorensen and Anne Olsdatter. Alison found this info. in the baptism and marriage records for Norway at Familysearch.org. Karen had a sister Hannah (Nilsrud) Nelson, memorial 59483865. Another sister was Agnethe "Nettie" (Nilsrud) Olson Stephenson at 69949065. According to Wilbur Hanson Kalb ([email protected]) of Hatboro, PA in 2013, Nielsreid was "the name of a farm in the parish of Grue, in the district of Solor, in the county of Hedemarken (now called Hedmark)," Norway. Wilbur says 25 March 2021 that Nielsrud is only a few miles west of the Enger farm. The two farms are across the Glomma River from Grue. He pointed out that when both Karen and her son Henry were baptized in Grue, Nilsrud was spelled Nielsrud. But it has been spelled Nilsrud since at least 1889 when Prof. Oluf Rygh published all of the 19 volumes of his series, Norske Gaardnavne (Norwegian Farm Names). Nine of Ole & Karen's ten children were born on their farm, which was located 10 miles west of Oakes, ND. Daughters Olga b. 1887 and Hilda b. 1889 were born in the kitchen of the Enger farmhouse, which consisted of only two rooms at that time, according to Alison Anders. The Enger farm was located across the road from this cemetery. Clarence Enger Jr. used to mow the neglected cemetery quite often when he was living and farming on the farm. Obituary, "The Oakes Times," March 17, 1938 Karen Olsen Nilsrud was born in Grue, Solor, Norway, Oct. 26, 1860, and passed away March 10, 1938, at her home in Yorktown township at the age of 77 years, four months, and 12 days. She grew to womanhood in Norway, where she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Several summer seasons in her girlhood she spent in the mountains as "saterjente." In 1882 she became the bride of Ole Halvorsen Enger. Mr. Enger came to America in 1883 and settled on a homestead in Yorktown township, Mrs. Enger and their eldest son following in 1886. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Enger, all of whom survive. Mr. Enger passed away in March, 1908. All of Mrs. Enger's years in America were spent on the same farm. Her first home here was a sod house built by her husband and their neighbors. She experienced all of the hardships of the pioneer---years of hard labor, drought, grasshopper plagues and crop failures---but met them all with patient spirit. She did her part in making the prairie wilderness into a thriving, livable community. Mrs. Enger was of a cheerful, generous disposition, often giving a helping hand to anyone in need. She was an uncomplaining Christian, active in the church and Ladies Aid of Clement. For many years her home was the center for community activities; before the church was built the congregation often met at the Enger home for services. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, at the home and at the First Lutheran Church in Oakes with the Rev. J.O. Ronsberg officiating. Many floral tributes attested the esteem in which she was held. Beautiful songs were rendered by the choir and a Norwegian solo, "Den Store Hvide Flok," a song she held dear, was sung by Rev. Ronsberg. Her six sons acted as pall bearers and she was laid to rest beside her husband in the cemetery east of Clement. Mrs. Enger was the last of the Yorktown pioneers, all the others having passed away or moved to other places. Surviving are nine children: Mrs. Chris Johnson and J.W. Enger of Oakes, N.O. Enger of Minneapolis, Albert Enger of Fargo, Mrs. J.W. Appelquist of Devil's Lake, H.O. Enger of Karnak, S.D., Mrs. Oscar Carlson of Fullerton and C.H. Enger on the home place. There are thirty grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One sister, Mrs. O.B. Nelson lives in Milltown, Wis. and a brother, Ole Nilsrud, in Oslo, Norway. Note: A "saterjente" is a dairy maid. I was told that the song Carrie loved, "Den Store Hvite Flokke," can be heard online by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch2v=Vqj88ltiUcg The youtube listing for the song that she liked was provided by Findagrave.com volunteer Torkel 48106268, [email protected]

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Karen Olsen “Carrie” Nilsrud Enger's memorial is located at: Norwegian Cemetery, Dickey County, USA.
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Karen Olsen “Carrie” Nilsrud Enger death on 10 Mar 1938 in Norway, Dickey County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.1533012
Longitude: -98.2257996

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ole Halvorsen Enger

(1846 - 1908)

Siblings

Children

Henry Oscar Enger

(1883 - 1971)

Otto Winfred Enger

(1888 - 1982)

(unknow - unknow)

Nina Ovidia Enger Appelquist

(1899 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Norwegian Cemetery
Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1533012, -98.2257996

2. Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery
Oakes, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1644250, -98.2137980

3. Glover Cemetery
Glover, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2374240, -98.1404990

4. Saint Charles Cemetery
Oakes, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1364900, -98.0489230

5. Oakes View Cemetery
Oakes, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1369019, -98.0475006

6. Saint Ansgar Lutheran Cemetery
Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2826200, -98.2665040

7. Saint Ansgar Cemetery
LaMoure, LaMoure County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2969017, -98.2544022

8. Maple View Cemetery
Fullerton, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1680984, -98.4349976

9. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Fullerton, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1682500, -98.4364300

10. Ludden Cemetery
Ludden, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0092010, -98.1492004

11. Maple River Colony Cemetery
Fullerton, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0741560, -98.4434740

12. Rosehill Cemetery
LaMoure, LaMoure County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3480988, -98.2878036

13. Scandinavian Hilltop Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1240880, -97.9212280

14. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery
Verona, LaMoure County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3400002, -98.0708008

15. Fairview Colony Cemetery
LaMoure County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3378410, -98.3977360

16. Finnish Cemetery
Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2641983, -98.5124969

17. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
LaMoure, LaMoure County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3487940, -98.4104200

18. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Stirum, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2265510, -97.9048350

19. Pilgrims Rest Cemetery
Verona, LaMoure County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3713989, -98.0980988

20. Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery
LaMoure, LaMoure County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3848300, -98.3233500

21. Saint Helenas Catholic Cemetery
Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0073360, -98.5055960

22. Ellendale City Cemetery
Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0039970, -98.5050060

23. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9014015, -98.2985992

24. Nicholson Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1027985, -97.8621979